When is the best time to go to Marseille
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Marseille, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Marseille
Marseille weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Marseille are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 52mm | 5.5hrs | 10.4hrs | 13°C |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Marseille during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Marseille and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Marseille with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Marseille weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 56mm | 6hrs | 11.5hrs | 13°C |
February in Marseille is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Marseille and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Marseille with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Marseille weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 49mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 13°C |
The weather in March in Marseille is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Marseille and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Marseille with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 52mm | 8.5hrs | 14.4hrs | 14°C |
Marseille's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marseille.
April is in the spring in Marseille and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Marseille with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 43mm | 9.8hrs | 15.7hrs | 16°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Marseille and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marseille.
May is in the spring in Marseille and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Marseille with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 34mm | 11.3hrs | 10.4hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Marseille during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Marseille.
June is in the summer in Marseille and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Marseille with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 14mm | 12.5hrs | 11.5hrs | 22°C |
July in Marseille is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marseille, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Marseille and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 35mm | 11.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in Marseille is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Marseille, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Marseille and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 66mm | 8.9hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
Marseille's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marseille.
September is in the fall / autumn in Marseille and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Marseille weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 84mm | 7.1hrs | 15.7hrs | 19°C |
October is a a little damp month in Marseille and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Marseille and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Marseille weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 70mm | 5.7hrs | 10.4hrs | 16°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Marseille and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Marseille and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Marseille weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 67mm | 5.2hrs | 11.5hrs | 14°C |
December in Marseille is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marseille for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Marseille and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Marseille with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Marseille weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.8°C 82°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
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